Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
John Lombe; George Sorocold
In or near Horsley.
John Lombe; George Sorocold — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
John Lombe; George Sorocold is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Making showcases Derby's 300-year history of manufacturing, highlighting its significance as the site of the world's first factory. Visitors can explore various collections and exhibitions that celebrate the area's rich heritage of innovation and creativity.
Place summary
The John Lombe and George Sorocold memorial is located in the East Midlands. This memorial commemorates two key figures in the history of the silk industry in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9257, -1.4758
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.derbymuseums.org
Sources
- osm: node/7494225723 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Lombe; George Sorocold?
- John Lombe; George Sorocold is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 3AF), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is John Lombe; George Sorocold?
- John Lombe; George Sorocold — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Lombe; George Sorocold?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 3AF.
- Is John Lombe; George Sorocold free to visit?
- Yes, John Lombe; George Sorocold is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Lombe; George Sorocold?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 3AF.